Building Official - Floodplain Administrator

About the role

The Building Official - Floodplain Administrator is responsible for enforcing the Building Code and related codes, coordinating floodplain management and land development activities, and managing the technical division of the Building Safety Division.

Responsibilities

• Enforces and interprets the Building Code and other related codes and ordinances of the City of Homestead, including site inspections and building and structural plans review.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Building Division, including permitting and inspection activities.
• Manages Division vendor(s), contracts, and personnel that provide technical support as it relates to plan review and inspection services.
• Administers the permitting function, including application processing, fee assessment and collection, and permit issuance.
• Plans, organizes, and administers all activities of the technical division of the Building Department, including personnel actions, evaluation, training, customer service, general departmental operations, records management, and employee discipline.
• Formulates and prescribes work within the Building Department for all departmental staff, including assigning staff to various special projects as needed.
• Recommends terminations of employment to the Development Services Director and/or Designee, as necessary. Assures optimum departmental activity in the enforcement of the Building Code.
• Prepares annual Building Safety Division operating and capital budget and accompanying descriptions of need for the Building Safety Division.
• Manages Building Safety Division's annual operating budget, capital budget, expenditures, revenues, and contracts.
• Prepares and submits reports of department activities to the Development Services Director and/or Designee.
• Attends periodic meetings as directed by the Development Services Director and/or Designee.
• Disciplines department employees for violation of City or Department Policies and Procedures.
• Performs administrative and professional work as the Floodplain Administrator and Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator in the daily implementation of activities related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• Oversees, conducts and/or assigns Floodplain reviews for building permits to determine flood zone status and administer procedures to ensure that all floodplain management requirements are met.
• Covers other duties as assigned by the Director of Development Services and/or Designee.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and Training: A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field is required. A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is required. Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Chief Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner by the Miami-Dade Board of Rules and Appeals.
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of supervisory experience in performing general work in the construction or engineering field.
• Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.